MNRE Extends PM-KUSUM Financial Closure Deadline to Nov 30
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has extended the deadline for achieving financial closure under PM-KUSUM Components A and C to November 30, 2026, while retaining March 31, 2027 as the project completion deadline.
Policies & Regulations | 01/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Cabinet Approves INR 1.86 Lakh Cr Green Energy Corridor Phase-III
The Union Cabinet has approved the INR 1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme to strengthen intra-state transmission to evacuate 135 GW of renewable energy and deploy 50 GWh of BESS by FY 2032-33. Industry leaders weigh in on its impact on the RE and BESS sector.
Policies & Regulations | 01/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
India Energy Week 2027 to be held in Kolkata in January
Kolkata will host India Energy Week 2027 from January 28-31, drawing global energy stakeholders.
Business | 30/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Solar Cell Capacity in ALMM Nears 37 GW in September 2026
MNRE has updated the ALMM List-II, adding 1,397 MW of TOPCon solar cell capacity in September 2026, taking the total enlisted capacity to 36,864 MW. While Jupiter International's subsidiary, Jupiter Solartech, has enlisted 1,297 MW of TOPCon capacity from a new unit in Baddi, Renewsys India has added 100 MW of capacity from its unit in Telangana.
Policies & Regulations | 29/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Data Centre Expansion Puts India’s Renewable Power Capacity to Test
For renewable developers, the expansion of data centres creates a large potential market.
Energy efficiency | 28/09/2026 | By Abha Rustagi
ADB Approves USD 850 Million to Accelerate Rooftop Solar Rollout Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme
ADB has approved a USD 850 million loan to support India's rooftop solar expansion under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, aiming to install rooftop solar systems in 10 million households, add 30 GW of residential solar capacity by FY2027.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 29/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Pace Digitek Group Crosses 300 Utility-Scale BESS Containers, Plans 10 GWh Manufacturing Capacity
Lineage Power, a subsidiary of Pace Digitek, has crossed the milestone of manufacturing 300 utility-scale BESS containers, representing approximately 1.5 GWh of storage capacity. Further, the company has announced its plan to expand capacity from the existing 2.5 GWh to 10 GWh.
Energy Storage | 29/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vikram Solar has received the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the second consecutive year, improving its sustainability score to 88/100 and reinforcing its commitment to responsible manufacturing, ESG excellence and sustainable business practices.
Standards & Certifications | 29/07/2026 | By News Bureau
TPWODL Surpasses 111 MW Rooftop Solar Capacity Across Western Odisha
TPWODL has enabled over 111 MW of rooftop solar capacity across Western Odisha, reducing annual CO₂ emissions by nearly 1.32 lakh tonnes and expanding access to affordable clean energy through government-backed incentives and innovative financing models.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 29/07/2026 | By News Bureau
ACME Solar Secures INR 3,404.57 Crore PFC Funding for 250 MW FDRE Project
ACME Solar secures INR 3,404.57 crore in long-term funding from PFC for its 250 MW FDRE project, advancing the development of a hybrid renewable energy facility with integrated battery storage across Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Business | 29/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Inox Wind Secures INR 1,600 Crore Repeat Order from NLC India for 200 MW Wind Project
Inox Wind has secured a repeat turnkey order worth INR 1,600 crore from NLC India to develop a 200 MW wind power project, strengthening its order book to 4.7 GW.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 29/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
NIT Rourkela Develops AI Based System to Monitor and Clean Solar Panels
NIT Rourkela researchers have developed patented AI system using federated learning to monitor solar panels, detect faults and optimise cleaning operations.
Business | 28/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Cosmic PV Power Secures CTE Approval for 1.10 GW Solar Cell Plant in Madhya Pradesh
Cosmic PV Power has received the Consent to Establish (CTE) approval for its 1.10 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh.
Solar manufacturing | 28/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
India’s AI Data Centre Boom Set to Add 26.3 GW Load, Raising Grid Stability Concerns
India’s AI data centre expansion is projected to add 26.3 GW power demand by 2031-32, raising concerns over grid stability and transmission.
Business | 28/07/2026 | By EI News Network
LNK Energy Achieves Financial Closure for Phase 1 of 6 GW Integrated Solar Manufacturing Facility
LNK Energy has achieved financial closure for Phase 1 of its 6 GW integrated solar manufacturing facility in Maharashtra with the State Bank of India.
Solar manufacturing | 28/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Manasvi Sharma
CEO
EVERTA’s Manasvi Sharma Says Uptime, Utilisation Matter More Than Charger Deployment Numbers
Tarun Singh, Country Head - India
and Ann Moore, Power & Utilities Industry Principal
India’s Grid Needs to Become More Intelligent and Responsive: AVEVA
Pavit Gandhi
Executive Vice President - Sales
India Needs Grid-Forming Inverters to Integrate More Solar, Wind
Avinash Rao
Managing Director & CEO
Mahindra Susten’s MD Avinash Rao Says India Needs Balanced Energy Mix for Reliable Transition
Amit Manohar
Secretary General
Solar Industry Must Adapt to Integrated Manufacturing Ecosystem: ISMA’s Amit Manohar